"Nintendo's short-form video service that delivers special video content for Nintendo 3DS systems will launch in North America later this summer," read a statement to Joystiq.

"In addition, Netflix members who have an unlimited plan starting at $7.99 (£5) a month and access to a broadband wireless Internet connection will soon be able to download a free Netflix application that allows them to watch movies and TV shows on their Nintendo 3DS systems at no extra charge."

The Nintendo Video application will be a free download to all users and will provide programming specifically for each region.

Content partnerships with Sky 3D and Eurosport will be available in the UK later this year.